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Sunday, 1 July 2012

It's July and the sunshine and warmth we
are praying for will hopefully arrive soon. However, you do not want the sun to
shine in all the time as it will damage your furniture and objets d’art.

So it’s time we talk about window
treatments, they will not only protect your interiors but control the light so
you can create a romantic mood as the sun or moonlight filters in. They will also
muffle some of the noise from by-passing traffic or insulate the heat and cold.

Remember that without them the sun will
bleach and weaken your furniture and fabrics. UV window film is a good choice
when privacy isn't key.

Museums use sunscreen shades to filter
light into their galleries and protect the art work. These mesh shades now have
wide use in residential spaces; they are semi-sheer, provide privacy, and
filter your view as well as the light.

Shades can be installed vertically or
horizontally, their composition is a double layer of sheer fabric to filter the
sun and the view. By pulling a cord, an opaque membrane that's between the two
sheer layers can be tilted into place to block out the light or prying eyes.
That membrane is available in translucent or blackout weights so you can use
them in living spaces and bedrooms without changing your look from the outside.

Pleated or honeycomb shades add an
additional layer of insulation while providing privacy and light control. They
are available in hundreds of colours and weights made from sheer, opaque,
translucent, or blackout fabrics so they can be used in many different
applications.

Wooden blinds can be painted or stained and
are available with several different widths of slats. Remember the larger the
slat, the better your view will be when they are tilted open. The ability to tilt the slats is a great
feature of these shades since they can remain in the down position and still
filter light and privacy.

Shutters have much the same aesthetic as
wooden blinds, although not as versatile; because the slats are housed in a
frame, you are unable to raise the slats to expose the glass.

Custom made fabric shades will provide both
privacy and insulation when closed and a whole lot of decorative impact, depending
on your fabric of course.

The
Roman shade is probably the most tailored. It can either be completely flat in
the closed position or have a "waterfall" effect.

So now that you have the shades down, or up
either enjoy your time at home.

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